Literacy Day

Just so you all know, I'll be presenting (about illustrating children's books) at the Spanish Fork City Library's Literacy Day on Saturday, February 28th from 2-4pm. It's on Spanish Fork Main Street and Center. Come on by!

Valentine's Day Adventure

At dinner last night, I asked the kids if they wanted to go climbing. They were a little apprehensive at first, but all finally relented. I got Julie and A to come along as well and we made it a family adventure. The boys didn't quite trust the equipment at first, but by the time we left J was able to get to the top with no fear. S did well; I look forward to taking him more in the future. His light frame will be great for climbing. Julie climbed a few walls and even A did a little bouldering. And yes, even fatty got in on the action thanks to an auto belay device. I've included a few pictures. If you want to see them all go here and use the password "OlsonFamily".

Belt Graduation

Our oldest son graduated up another level in his Martial Arts training (Kyukido- combination of Taekwondo, Judo, and JiuJitsu). Here he is receiving the new belt. Next up, Green belt, in just a few months.

A LIttle Press for my first book

If iyou already read this on my professional blog, sorry. But read on if you didn't see this there.

So, after nearly 8 years on the market, the first picture book I illustrated got some major TV publicity just last week. Our local morning TV talkshow featured it for a few seconds. If you skip ahead to the 3 minute 11 second mark, you can see the little blurb. I didn't see the show that day, but plenty of friend have told me about it. So I had to share! (too bad they don't mention the illustrator...oh well, this will sell books anyway). You have to wait through the short commercial first though.

Or you can go here to see and read about it...

VIDEO PRESS